777X Delay, 787 Bottleneck Add To Boeing’s Woes

Boeing 777-9
Regulatory concerns will keep the Boeing 777-9 from entering service until at least late 2023.
Credit: Joe Walker
Soft demand for new aircraft amid a global travel downturn and supporting the 737 MAX’s long-awaited return are no longer Boeing’s only major concerns, as increased global regulatory scrutiny and nagging production quality issues are wreaking havoc with its cornerstone twin-aisle 777X and 787...

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